• Borromeo String Quartet

    Grasping “the great composer’s utterances with astonishing clarity and unanimity of feeling,” the critically acclaimed Borromeo Quartet will finish its five-concert Beethoven cycle at the Old Meeting House in Francestown on Sunday, May 12 at 3 pm.

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  • Join Us!

    For more than 200 years, the Old Meeting House has played a central role in the life of Francestown and the surrounding Monadnock region. Won’t you help maintain this National Historic Register building? Become a member, share your talents, contribute to our 5-Year Pledge Drive or one of our many fundraisers.

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  • Premiere Music Venue

    With virtually perfect acoustics, Francestown’s Old Meeting House is understandably popular with well-known musicians of all stripes—from barbershop and bluegrass to classical, jazz, even pop. Convenient parking also makes the OMH an ideal venue for lectures and meetings, plus local events like Labor Day’s Ice Cream Social and Vespers.

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  • Ideal Wedding Venue

    “An architecturally magnificent building,” the Old Meeting House has hosted nuptials since its earliest days. For a destination wedding right in your own backyard, what could be more romantic or traditional than tying the knot here in the center of this charming village? Our wedding team can assist with planning details.

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    Ideal Wedding Venue
     
 

In 1772, settlers in southern NH voted to form a new town. As a romantic gesture, the Governor suggested naming the town for his beautiful bride, Frances Wentworth. Later Francestown erected a Meeting House as lovely and graceful as its namesake.

 
Tour the Old Meetinghouse

Three centuries of architecture and history meld seamlessly in this classic landmark building—from earthen basement to bell-tower vistas. Experience the best of the past, online and in person..

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Cultural Events

At the heart of Francestown’s
charming village, the Old Meeting House has long created history—hosting celebrations, concerts,
lectures, meetings, weddings, and worship.

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The OMH History

One of the oldest and most prominent buildings in this New Hampshire Historic Landmark Village, the Old Meeting House reflects the Monadnock region’s, New England’s, and America’s past.

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Ongoing Restoration

Historic landmarks like this National Register Meeting House merit our lasting respect—and deserve periodic restoration—to preserve the past for present and future generations.

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